CAPM Practice Question: Project Management Fundamentals and Core Concepts
Which THREE of the following are components of the project charter?
⚠ Common exam trap
PMI often tests the distinction between high-level charter content and detailed planning outputs, so candidates mistakenly select detailed schedule or WBS because they confuse the Initiating and Planning process groups.
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Project purpose or justification
The project charter formally authorizes the project and the project manager. It includes the project purpose or justification (A) to establish the business need, a summary budget (B) to provide high-level financial constraints, and high-level risks (D) to identify potential uncertainties early. These are key components per the PMBOK Guide.
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Project purpose or justification
Why this is correct
The charter includes the business case and project purpose.
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Summary budget
Why this is correct
The charter includes a summary or preliminary budget.
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Detailed project schedule
Why it's wrong here
The detailed schedule is developed during planning, not in the charter.
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High-level risks
Why this is correct
High-level risks are identified in the project charter.
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Work breakdown structure
Why it's wrong here
The WBS is created during the planning process.
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